E.T. Armies

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"E.T. Armies is a Sci-Fi FPS set in a dystopian future where Earth's resources have been depleted, and war is the norm. As a Parsis soldier, defend the fragile landscape from the Forsaken's brutal attacks in single or multiplayer mode. Experience challenging combat in three unique environments, battling a variety of enemies in this action-packed, visually impressive shooter game."

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 182 reviews

story18 positive mentions

gameplay15 negative mentions

The game has decent graphics and a visually appealing design, especially for an indie title.
The shooting mechanics are solid and provide a fun gameplay experience.
The game has potential and can be enjoyable if purchased at a discounted price.

The story is generic and poorly executed, with weak voice acting and dialogue.
Gameplay can become repetitive due to endless enemy spawns and limited variety in environments.
The game suffers from technical issues, including poor optimization and AI behavior.

story
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
16%
The story of the game is widely criticized for being generic, simplistic, and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and coherence. While some appreciate the potential for an intriguing narrative, most find it forgettable and poorly supported by weak voice acting and abrupt endings. Overall, the narrative fails to engage players, often feeling like an afterthought in a game that prioritizes gameplay over storytelling.
- “The story is surprisingly small-scale, and focuses on a single mission (to retake/destroy a power plant taken over by enemy soldiers) during a larger war between the Parsis (colonists who fled Earth after a global nuclear war) and the Forsaken (humans who were left behind on post-apocalyptic Earth).”
- “The positive points of the game include good graphics, varied locations, and a good story, but it is short; the process was smooth and the missions were challenging.”
- “It doesn't do anything groundbreaking or new; it's just a fun, on-rails FPS game with a pretty interesting story, a couple of intriguing characters, and a lot of fun gunplay.”
- “The story simply doesn't make sense.”
- “The storyline was the biggest letdown for me.”
- “Overall, the plot feels like the first act in a 3 act storyline, which makes it seem the devs ran out of time/money and could only put out the first act.”
graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
46%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as "excellent" and "nice," particularly for a title released in 2016, while others criticize them for being outdated, glitchy, or lacking a unique style. Many reviewers note that while the graphics can be visually appealing in certain settings, they often suffer from issues like low textures and overused effects, leading to a perception of mediocrity overall. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the aesthetic and detail in specific areas, suggesting that the graphics are a redeeming quality for an otherwise flawed game.
- “Nice graphics, nice scenery and level design.”
- “The graphics are great and the visuals and sounds are stunning!”
- “The game has a beautiful graphic style where everything looks clean and futuristic akin to the older Halo games with shootouts that reminded me of Killzone; interesting death animations included where the enemies react to where and how much you hit them.”
- “The graphics are ass (glitches and low textures, invisible walls, etc.).”
- “Graphics and audio are not impressive; they're fine for the most part, until you get to the cutscenes where they seem really dated.”
- “The most half-assed FPS I have ever played; gameplay was mind-numbingly repetitive, the controls were cumbersome, and the one thing you can count on in an FPS (the graphics) were horrendous.”
gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
58%
27%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it generic and repetitive, often criticizing the shooting mechanics and AI behavior as clunky and unsatisfying. While some appreciate the solid gunplay and decent graphics, others highlight issues such as short campaign length, lack of engaging content, and frustrating controls. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as lacking depth and innovation, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the game.
- “The gameplay is nice, although missing some specific movements; visuals have some details and effects that keep it interesting.”
- “This game is a simple pick-up and play shooter without any complicated mechanics - just shooting, dodging, and using cover skillfully to survive the smart AI that regroups, swarms, and flanks the player.”
- “The gameplay and shooting mechanics are smooth and nice.”
- “I wouldn't recommend this game for the fact that it costs 15€ for 2 hours of gameplay.”
- “The worst thing is gameplay, AI, and the way it plays generally; which I guess all comes down to the lack of decent programming skills.”
- “Armies: the most generic shooter I've ever played with awful gameplay, AI, story, voice acting, translation, and dead multiplayer.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
38%
38%
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting significant performance issues, including lag and framerate drops even on high-end systems. While some players noted that the game runs smoothly without crashes or bugs, the overall consensus is that it is poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience for many.
- “I understand there are people with low-end machines, and removing the bodies improves performance for them, but this option should be possible to be disabled for high-end machines, as it just breaks the immersion.”
- “On a technical level, the game runs smoothly with no crashes, glitches, or bugs; however, a windowed mode would have been a good addition to the video options, but this is just personal preference.”
- “I turned everything down to low or off, and the game still gave me the same general FPS performance.”
- “I understand there are people with low-end machines and removing the bodies improves performance for them, but this option should be possible to be disabled for high-end machines, because it just breaks the immersion.”
- “However, it is badly optimized, with lag and framerate drops during cutscenes. (Before you think it's due to the computer, I far exceed the recommended specs - see test system specs below.) During gameplay, it ain't half bad.”
- “Then I found out it was a poorly optimized mess.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the orchestral soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, while others find it repetitive and uninspired. Overall, the soundtrack is described as decent for an indie title, but it lacks the impact and variety that could elevate the game's atmosphere. Additionally, some players noted that the sound effects and voice work detract from the overall audio experience.
- “As you progress through deserts, enemy strongholds, and ships, you are accompanied by a heroic, moving soundtrack with orchestral instrumentals scoring your every fight.”
- “Armies is a fantastic indie game with nice gunplay, good graphics, and wonderful soundtracks.”
- “Well, for starters, the graphic ambiance is great, weapon designs are also badass, and the music is cool.”
- “The weapon sounds are weak, the music is uninspired, and voice work is all dreadfully bad.”
- “Music is very repetitive, sounds and voicing are poor, and dialogues look like they were written by a 14-year-old boy.”
- “The soundtrack could be more effective.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The humor in the game is primarily derived from the voice acting, which many players find to be unintentionally hilarious and awkward, contributing to a comedic experience despite its linearity. While some sound effects fall flat, the quirky dialogue and catchphrases add a layer of amusement that resonates with players. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, with some elements being genuinely funny and others feeling forced or uninspired.
- “It's not Doom, but there are still funny moments.”
- “The voice acting is hilarious, and your character's catchphrase seems to be 'yes boss.' The things the characters say in this game are uncomfortable and unnatural.”
- “That uninspired voice acting is absolutely hilarious.”
- “The game is so linear it's not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report smooth performance without crashes or major bugs, others experience significant lag, glitches, and graphical issues such as low textures and invisible walls. A windowed mode option is also noted as a desirable feature.
- “It lags and glitches easily.”
- “The graphics are poor, with glitches, low textures, and invisible walls.”
- “Buggy.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing feelings of boredom and disappointment due to a lackluster story and uninspired gameplay. Many reviewers felt that the game failed to engage them, leading to a sense of frustration and confusion about its overall quality.
- “The line goes through a small tunnel and at the end a sign: 'Thank you, come back again'... that's how this game made me feel.”
- “Most generic FPS game with a short, extremely boring story and terrible gunplay.”
- “FPS in almost every way, boring story, boring and empty levels, weak gunplay that lacks feedback.”
- “It's nothing special and it's a boring story.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Overall, the game has limited replayability, with a linear structure that allows for a quick completion time of around two hours. While some players express hope for enhanced multiplayer options in the final release, the single-player experience lacks sufficient content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Overall, I was fairly impressed that an indie company has achieved a game I consider to be almost replayable.”
- “I hope the actual release has multiplayer covered, because you will not get the replay value you might want from the story mode.”
- “The game took me 2 hours to finish and after that there's no replay value; it's a very linear game and there's not much to do in the first place.”
- “Finally, I have been unable to test the multiplayer due to a lack of players in the pre-release version, and I hope the actual release has that covered, because you will not get the replay value you might want from the story mode.”
- “- no replayability”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its great art and immersive qualities, particularly in the first world, creating a charming and engaging experience for players seeking a unique twist on the traditional first-person shooter genre.
- “A good traditional first-person shooter, great art and atmosphere, especially in the first world.”
- “Good game if you want to try a cute little FPS with some new atmosphere.”